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How SpaceX Could Legally Buy an Asteroid, and Maybe Even the Moon!

How SpaceX Could Legally Buy an Asteroid, and Maybe Even the Moon!

The 1967 Outer Space Treaty prevents governments from laying claim to celestial bodies, but not private companies.

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Life on Mars: Curiosity SAM Might Have Finally Found Life on Mars

Life on Mars: Curiosity SAM Might Have Finally Found Life on Mars

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity may have made a discovery "for the history books." But we will have to wait a few more weeks for an official announcement.

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Death Star Petition: White House Says Sorry, No Death Star

Death Star Petition: White House Says Sorry, No Death Star

The White House has responded to 34,400 citizens' call to build a Death Star, and unfortunately, the answer is an unequivocal no - but they do have a list of scientific advances to share.

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SpaceX and Richard Branson Virgin Gallactic Could Realistically Build a Death Star

SpaceX and Richard Branson Virgin Gallactic Could Realistically Build a Death Star

After SpaceX, Death Star could be the next private sector-funded venture into the new era of American space exploration.

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SpaceX Could Create Thousands of Florida Jobs [+Video]

SpaceX Could Create Thousands of Florida Jobs [+Video]

Floridians can be excited about private space companies like SpaceX, because they can create thousands of new jobs for the state.

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China Space Race Will Not Be With NASA, But With SpaceX

China Space Race Will Not Be With NASA, But With SpaceX

It's the new race for space: China vs U.S. private companies. Who will prevail?

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SpaceX Will Be the Next Solyndra Disaster if Government Holds Space Privatization Back

SpaceX Will Be the Next Solyndra Disaster if Government Holds Space Privatization Back

Green energy is a big boondoggle — but will the space industry be any different?

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NASA Mars Landing: US Can Still Lead in Space Exploration

NASA Mars Landing: US Can Still Lead in Space Exploration

Should NASA attempt a manned landing on Mars solo or as one of a group of international partners?

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